are a billionaire or on the streets, if you are religious or an atheist; everyone in this world is going through something,” Marla said. “It is important to connect and make someone feel like they are not alone.” The Bergers excitedly share stories about people who have come into their Tree of Life community and how, they say, they have witnessed miracles. The reporter in me wonders if these are more mindset shifts than miracles, but that may just be semantics. What the Bergers (and dozens of people who have given testimonials) say is that the act of setting your intention can be life-altering. HOW CAN IT BE? When the Bergers share their Tree of Life story and speak about the power of intention, they do it with so much optimism that they raise the spirits of all those around them. Suddenly, people believe in their own power. “Each intention stick comes with a list of 22 intentions. Of those intentions, one may be placed in the stick to connect your intention with the power of your heart and mind as you wear the necklace,” Scott said. “Our intention stick is a symbol of an inner doorway that, when opened, allows us to look at ourselves and have a better understanding of who we are and what’s the truth.” TO GET TO THE TRUTH, YOU HAVE TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS. First, you have to believe. As the Bergers will tell you, there is a growing body of evidence about the power of human intention and its ability to have an impact. Perhaps the greatest impacts are seen when several members of a community come together as a single consciousness and fix their intentions on something. Consider the power of prayer circles or the power of giving when we come together around a charitable cause. BUT CAN A NECKLACE REALLY MAKE THAT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE? A lot of people seem to believe it can. SInce our first interview, the Tree of Life movement has gained a great deal of attention. The Bergers now have the spotlight, and they are determined to share it with others in our community. On their website, intentionstick.org , Scott and Marla have chosen four charities to highlight, including Open Hearts Family Wellness, an organization that provides integrated mental health and wellness services. They have also hired Phoenix-based Gompers, which empowers people with disabilities, to package their intention sticks “with love.” Like a tree, this movement doesn’t grow overnight. It needs to be watered and nurtured. It needs sunlight and love. The Bergers are arborists in his mission. And while their roots are growing in our Phoenix community, Scott and Marla have a bigger vision. They are being asked to speak to groups around the world to share the Tree of Life story. “Our goal is to get an intention stick to every person … and to have it in every language, including braille.” Scott Berger references a favorite quote from Steve Jobs. “Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” To hear my interview with Scott and Marla Berger about how they built the Tree of Life community based on a vision and a dream, visit inspiredmedia360.com/shows . Carey Peña CONTRIBUTING WRITER @CareyPenaTV CAREY ’ S CORNER CONTINUED 18 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | OCTOBER 2018